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[email protected] · 09-04-2023, 08:58 AM

I have a 24 Model T Roadster. It has aluminum pistons, distributor ignition, a Ruxtell axle and a low head. It seems to me to not have a lot of power on hills. I see in the catalogs, aluminum heads, high-flow intake manifolds, etc. advertised. Has anyone made any of these modifications and really noticed a difference in performance?
Thanks!
Bill

J Franklin · 09-04-2023, 09:58 AM

Ever since the first internal combustion engine power came into being these improvements have been developed. Man has always craved more speed and power.

stevests · 09-04-2023, 10:48 AM

A high compression head will make a noticeable improvement in power.

J Franklin · 09-04-2023, 01:34 PM

The low head was a bit higher compression, but with only 20 hp hills will be a challenge for most model T's.

29spcoupe · 09-04-2023, 05:00 PM

The best bang for the buck is a high compression head.

[email protected] · 09-05-2023, 07:50 AM

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Thanks! I'm ordering a high compression aluminum head.
Bill

jimTN · 09-05-2023, 04:00 PM

rear end gearing is also important even with a Ruckstell.

09-04-2023, 08:58 AM	#1
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sharon, Conn. Posts: 114	More power 24 t I have a 24 Model T Roadster. It has aluminum pistons, distributor ignition, a Ruxtell axle and a low head. It seems to me to not have a lot of power on hills. I see in the catalogs, aluminum heads, high-flow intake manifolds, etc. advertised. Has anyone made any of these modifications and really noticed a difference in performance? Thanks! Bill Last edited by [email protected]; 09-04-2023 at 09:00 AM. Reason: email address

09-04-2023, 09:58 AM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: More power 24 t Ever since the first internal combustion engine power came into being these improvements have been developed. Man has always craved more speed and power.

09-04-2023, 10:48 AM	#3
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: More power 24 t A high compression head will make a noticeable improvement in power.

09-04-2023, 01:34 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: More power 24 t The low head was a bit higher compression, but with only 20 hp hills will be a challenge for most model T's.

09-04-2023, 05:00 PM	#5
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 762	Re: More power 24 t The best bang for the buck is a high compression head.

09-05-2023, 07:50 AM	#6
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sharon, Conn. Posts: 114	Re: More power 24 t Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks! I'm ordering a high compression aluminum head. Bill

09-05-2023, 04:00 PM	#7
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: More power 24 t rear end gearing is also important even with a Ruckstell.